Quality Engineer 3

Denso • Maryville, TN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for maintaining the quality of outsourced mechanical parts and sub-materials according to Denso quality standards. The position involves monitoring, development, and systems management of suppliers, supporting problem investigations both internally and at supplier sites, and providing engineering support to inspection departments. The Quality Engineer will also support supplier and internal cross-functional groups for overall quality improvement activities, develop detailed test plans to evaluate changes in supplied parts, and understand, document, and improve supplier processes. Additionally, the role requires assisting in judging parts against established visual/functional standards, learning supplier processes to troubleshoot defects, recognizing quality trends, and maintaining open communication with worldwide suppliers for prompt issue resolution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related degree or equivalent Quality experience
• Strong communication skills (both verbal & written)
• 5+ years engineering experience, or co-op equivalent in manufacturing, quality, or related field
• Skilled in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to travel as needed (up to 10-20%)
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Direct work with suppliers or supplied components
• Experience leading peer-team projects
• Experience in a multi-cultural environment
• Familiar with Automotive Industry Quality Systems & Requirements including TS16949 and IATF
• Other useful process knowledge/experience considered: Al/Zn Die Casting, Machining, Forging, Metal Stamping, Plastic Injection Molding, Plating, E-Coating, and/or Anodizing process knowledge
• Automotive quality problem solving tools experience

Responsibilities

• Maintaining quality of outsourced mechanical parts and sub-materials per Denso quality standards
• Monitoring, Development, and Systems Management of suppliers
• Support Problem Investigation both internally and at suppliers
• Provide Engineering Support to Inspection Departments
• Support supplier and internal cross functional groups for overall quality improvement activities
• Develop detailed test plans to evaluate change-points in supplied parts
• Understand, Document, and Improve supplier processes
• Assist in judging parts against established visual/functional standards
• Learn supplier processes to troubleshoot defects/suspect parts at Denso
• Recognize quality trends and act accordingly
• Obtain and maintain open communication with suppliers worldwide to accurately/promptly communicate quality issues for quick resolution

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Plans
• 401K with 4% Company Match
• Vacation/PTO and 13 Paid Holidays
• Bonus Program
• FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Programs
• Company provided Life, Disability, ADD, and Business Travel Insurance
• Various No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs
• Various Optional Insurance Programs such as Legal, Identity Theft, Critical Illness, etc.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Development and Ongoing Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program
• Volunteer opportunities
• Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)
• Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)
• Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location)
• Relocation assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level